Councillor Christine Wild

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate Parenting Board of Worcestershire Council met on 19 November 2025 to discuss a fostering transformation plan and a children's celebration event, and to review their work plan. Councillor Justin Bowen, Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Children and Families, was scheduled to chair the meeting. The board was also expected to confirm the minutes of their previous meeting.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to receive an update on the Integrated Care Board, discuss common neurological conditions, and review its work programme. The meeting was to be chaired by Councillor Karen May, Chair of the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 10th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Friday 10 October 2025 to discuss the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment and the council's plans for winter pressures. Key decisions included the endorsement of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, which identified no major gaps in pharmacy provision but highlighted areas for improvement in accessibility and service awareness, and the review of the winter plan, which detailed strategies to manage increased demand on health and care services.

Corporate Parenting Board - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate Parenting Board met to discuss the annual reports for care leavers and youth voice, as well as other matters relating to children and families. The board was also scheduled to appoint a vice-chair and review its work plan.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 8th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss community engagement in health improvement, review the committee's work programme, and identify priorities for the future. Councillors heard about several initiatives aimed at empowering local communities to take an active role in improving their health and wellbeing, including the Priority Neighbourhood Development Programme, school grants, and the use of green spaces. The committee agreed to continue its focus on reviewing the 2022-2032 health and wellbeing strategy and empowering the new council formed after local government reorganisation to continue and build on current work.